The Guitar Shoppe Laguna Beach

The Guitar Shoppe Laguna Beach The Guitar Shoppe, est. 1972 is located in beautiful Laguna Beach, CA. Services include: Lessons, Sa
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A good one from the archives. 🎸The amazing Doyle D***s playing his signature Taylor Guitar at The Guitar Shoppe more tha...
08/21/2026

A good one from the archives. 🎸
The amazing Doyle D***s playing his signature Taylor Guitar at The Guitar Shoppe more than 25 years ago.
A lot of great players and guitars have come through the shop over the years, and we’re glad moments like this were captured along the way.
Who remembers this era of The Guitar Shoppe?

08/20/2026

A better guitar player isn’t built by gear alone. 🎸📚
Jake is back with a few of the guitar books we recommend again and again at The Guitar Shoppe, whether you’re learning your first chords, getting into fingerstyle guitar, or studying the playing of legends like Mississippi John Hurt.
From The Little Black Book of Chords to Stefan Grossman’s transcriptions and Bruce Emery’s Guitar From Scratch series, these are the kinds of resources that can live in your guitar case for years.
Sometimes the next breakthrough isn’t a new pedal or guitar. It’s learning something new.
Stop by The Guitar Shoppe in Laguna Beach and take a look through our guitar books and learning essentials.
What are you working on in your playing right now, chords, fingerstyle, Travis picking, theory, or something else? 🎶

08/18/2026

That hum? It might be part of the tone.

If you’ve spent any time with a single-coil guitar, you know the sound , that unmistakable 60-cycle hum sitting underneath everything.

For decades, it’s been part of the sound of electric guitar. Hendrix had it. Clapton had it. Countless records we love have it.

You can chase silence, add shielding and clean things up… but sometimes the better move is to stop fighting the guitar and let it sound like a guitar.

A little volume roll-off when you need it. Full character when you don’t.

Some noise. A lot of soul. ⚡

Filmed at The Guitar Shoppe in Laguna Beach, where vintage guitars, great tone and decades of guitar knowledge still matter.

Way Back Wednesday, 1977. Miguel Rodriguez behind the counter at The Guitar Shoppe, surrounded by some very serious guit...
08/13/2026

Way Back Wednesday, 1977. Miguel Rodriguez behind the counter at The Guitar Shoppe, surrounded by some very serious guitar history. 🎸

Just another day at the Shoppe

08/11/2026

What guitar did you NOT expect to like… until you played it? 🎸
We asked Brendon, Bill & Ben from The Guitar Shoppe which guitar caught them completely by surprise.
A vintage Harmony Stratotone H44. A Gretsch Duo Jet. A Heritage.
Sometimes it’s the guitar you’d normally walk right past that ends up being the one you can’t put down.
What guitar surprised you the first time you played it? 👇

A snapshot from years past featuring John “Caveman” Parlette and the late Kirk Sand with a few of Kirk’s custom builds.
08/06/2026

A snapshot from years past featuring John “Caveman” Parlette and the late Kirk Sand with a few of Kirk’s custom builds.

08/05/2026

Same guitar. Different wood. Completely different voice.
The Martin 000-18 and 000-28 are nearly identical in size, feel, and craftsmanship. The biggest difference comes down to the tonewoods. The 000-18 features mahogany back and sides for a dry, focused sound with strong midrange. The 000-28 is built with East Indian rosewood, offering deeper bass, sparkling highs, and a richer harmonic response.
When everything else is nearly the same, you can truly hear how the wood shapes the guitar’s personality.
Which one would you choose?
Stop by The Guitar Shoppe in Laguna Beach and play them side by side. Sometimes the right guitar isn’t about specs—it’s about the one that inspires you the moment you hear it. 🎸

08/03/2026

I walked up to Anson and asked one simple question:
“What’s the #1 thing people should look for when buying a used guitar?” 🎸
His answer might save you hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars.
Most people focus on scratches, colors, or the brand. The real deal-breakers are the things you can’t easily fix:
✔️ A healthy neck
✔️ Good frets
✔️ A working truss rod
✔️ A solid bridge (especially on acoustics)
✔️ Electronics that actually work
Tuners? Easy to replace.
A warped neck or lifting bridge? That’s a completely different story.
Whether you’re buying your first guitar or adding another one to the collection, these are the things worth checking before you hand over your money.
What’s the best used guitar deal you’ve ever found? Drop it in the comments. 👇

Every photo tells a story. This one takes us back to the 1970s with Kirk Sand and Miguel Rodriguez, partners at The Guit...
07/30/2026

Every photo tells a story. This one takes us back to the 1970s with Kirk Sand and Miguel Rodriguez, partners at The Guitar Shoppe. Thanks for being part of the journey all these years. ❤️🎸

07/29/2026

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to buy a Martin guitar, this is your sign.
Martin’s limited-time promotion is happening now, and we’re proud to be participating here at The Guitar Shoppe.
That means special pricing on select D-18, 28 Series, and other iconic Martin models, but only for a few more days.
There’s no better way to choose a guitar than playing it in person. Come by the shop, compare different models side by side, and hear what makes a Martin so special. Whether you’re looking for your forever acoustic or your next stage guitar, we’d love to help you find the right fit.
The promotion ends soon, so don’t wait too long. Stop by The Guitar Shoppe in Laguna Beach and experience these guitars for yourself.

Address

1027 N Coast Highway, Suite B
Laguna Beach, CA
92651

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+19494972110

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